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[INFOGRAPHIC] The 5 W’s for the ASWB Exam

Do you have a strategy for approaching questions on your Bachelors, Masters, or Clinical ASWB exam? We recommend using the 5 W’s, an easy approach that helps you break down questions by understanding the Who, What, Where, When, and Why! Download

Our Response to the ASWB Pass Rate Analysis

Recently, the ASWB released its first-ever pass-rate analysis (see here for full details). Among other findings, the data revealed disturbing and significant disparities between racial groups, especially for Black test takers. For example, only 52% of Black test takers passed

NASW Code of Ethics Updates – ASWB Exam

The NASW – the National Association of Social Workers, was developed with a mission to promote and protect social workers and the overall profession. Established in the mid-1950s, the National Association of Social Workers now operates as the largest professional

Social Worker vs. Counselor vs. Therapist: Similarities and Differences

Social workers, counselors, and therapists are all professionals who help people in their communities. They work in a variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, recovery facilities, and government agencies. The following information explains the similarities and differences between these professionals and the

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy Approaches

For many years, mental health treatment often viewed neurological differences through a deficit-based lens. Autistic clients were encouraged to appear less Autistic, people with ADHD were told to become more organized or disciplined, and those with sensory or communication differences

Trauma-Informed Care and the Stress Response

A client misses an appointment, shuts down during an assessment, becomes irritated by a routine question, or struggles to remember what was discussed moments earlier. These reactions may be labeled as avoidance, resistance, poor motivation, or noncompliance. Yet beneath the

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The Mental Status Exam (MSE) Cheat Sheet for the ASWB Exam

The Mental Status Exam can feel like a long list of clinical terms until you understand what each category is actually measuring. Mood, affect, thought process, perception, insight, judgment, and orientation may sound technical at first, but each one helps